17972004. METHOD FOR PROVIDING IMAGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
METHOD FOR PROVIDING IMAGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Valeriy Prushinskiy of Suwon-si (KR)
METHOD FOR PROVIDING IMAGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17972004 titled 'METHOD FOR PROVIDING IMAGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device with a flexible display that can be drawn into or out of the device, changing the region exposed to the outside. The device also includes a camera module, sensors, and processors.
- The flexible display can be retracted into the device, reducing the region exposed to the outside, or extended outwards, expanding the exposed region.
- The camera module has an image sensor to capture images.
- The sensors help identify the region of the flexible display that is exposed to the outside.
- The processors analyze the captured image and determine the corresponding image part for the identified region of the flexible display.
- The processors then determine a specific region within the image part to perform at least one function related to the image.
- Finally, the processors execute the determined function based on the determined region.
Potential Applications
- This technology could be used in smartphones or tablets with flexible displays, allowing users to adjust the exposed screen area as needed.
- It could also be applied in wearable devices, such as smartwatches or fitness trackers, to optimize the display area based on user preferences or specific tasks.
Problems Solved
- The flexible display allows for a more versatile and adaptable device design, providing users with the flexibility to adjust the screen area.
- The ability to identify and analyze specific regions of the flexible display helps in performing functions related to the image, enhancing user experience and interaction.
Benefits
- Users can easily adjust the exposed screen area of the device, providing flexibility and customization.
- The technology enables efficient image analysis and function execution based on the identified regions, improving usability and functionality.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a flexible display in which a region exposed to an outside is reduced as the flexible display is drawn into the electronic device and the region exposed to the outside is expanded as the flexible display is drawn out of the electronic device, a camera module including an image sensor, at least one sensor, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to acquire an image through the image sensor, identify a region of the flexible display exposed to the outside, through the at least one sensor, determine, within the image, an image part corresponding to the identified region of the flexible display, determine, within the determined image part, a region for performing at least one function related to the image, and perform the at least one function, based on the determined region.
